SONYA HASSAN-CAREY
ANIMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
STEM Superheroes™ Series
Sonya Hassan-Carey is an Animation Technology Specialist and is recognized for leading the creation of The Princess and the Frog, a milestone in animation history for featuring the first African American Disney princess.
Today, Hassan-Carey runs The Animation Lounge which she founded. Here she runs workshops on animation and consults.
Hassan-Carey strives to inspire diversity in the field of animation. Carey says, “I'd love to find a way to encourage and mentor younger Black women.”
Hassan-Carey’s card was developed in collaboration with ErinEdu.
Further Resources
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Hassan-Carey is featured in the book Everyday Superheroes: Women in STEM Careers!
Website for the Animation Lounge, Hassan-Carey’s company.
Make sure to check out Sonya Hassan-Carey’s interview with Toon Boom.
Watch: Interview: Ms. Hassan-Carey, Producer and Animation Mentor!
Ms. Hassan-Carey's LinkedIn Profile